Construction World February 2017

CONSTRUCTION WORLD

FEBRUARY

2017

WOOD CONSTRUCTION

How to plant a pole

The detail in these diagrams assists proper drainage of moisture

that may be absorbed but a wooden pole. A structural engineer must

be consulted for detailed structural requirements. Poles intended for

planting in the ground must be purchased at required lengths, Never

plant a cross-cut end of a treated pole or post into the ground as this

will expose the untreated heartwood to fungal and termite attack

resulting in premature failure.

Buying and using preservative treated timber?

In South Africa treated timber is by law required to comply

with national and compulsory specifications and must

bear marking containing the following information:

South African Wood Preservers Association (SAWPA)

The South African Wood Preservers Association (SAWPA) is a

non-profit association formed in 1980, by the South African wood

preserving industry, primarily to promote timber treatment and

treated timber products. Commercially grown timber in Southern

Africa is mainly of the Eucalyptus and Pinus species, both of which

are not durable. By applying the correct chemicals to these timbers

ensures that the timber performs as if it were durable thereby

giving predictable long life performance.

Choose the correct hazard class

– High hazard: prolonged

immersion in sea water (marine

piling, jetty cross-bracing, landing

steps, retaining walls, etc.)

– High hazard: outside in

contact with heavy wet soil

or in fresh water (piling,

substructure fr walkways and

jetties, vineyards etc.)

– high hazard: outside in

ground, subject to periodic

wetting and leaching (fencing

and structural posts, landscaping,

stakes, pergolas, etc.)

– moderate hazard: outside

above grounds, subject to periodic

wetting and leaching (cladding,

decking, stairs, balustrades, log

homes, etc.).

– low hazard: inside above

grounds, protected from wetting

and leaching (roof trusses,

framing, panelling, laminated

beams, flooring, etc.

Cross cut ends

All machine, cutting or drilling of

preservative treated timber should

be done prior to preservative

impregnation due to cross cutting etc.,

must be treated by liberally applying a

suitable paint-on or brush-on remedial

or supplemental preservatives

(excluding ground contact).

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one quickly finds areas on which to improve. This in turn helps to

support the overall performance – and profitability – of the business.

This is made even easier by IMD, who have been nothing short of

professional and committed to helping us grow our business.”

“Harnessing the power of the iStratgo performance management

dashboard has proven critical in helping management at LCP

Roofing view the company’s overall performance against goals and

objectives in line with our strategy,” says Robertson. “Everything we

do at LCP Roofing is with the ultimate goal of providing our staff with

safe and secure employment, and growing a sustainable business by

providing clients and shareholders with more than just a service, but

excellence through added value,” he concludes.

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LCP Roofing, leaders in roof truss technology, offer a

complete roofing service, including design, manufacture,

delivery and erection of roof trusses, as well as the supply

and installation of roof tiles and roof sheeting. LCP Roofing

also design, supply and erect composite floor joists as

well as purpose-made plates for decorative exposed

trusses. Managed by Andri Pretorius, Lyndsay Cotton and

an energetic, dedicated staff complement, LCP Roofing’s

mission is to become the preferred roofing company in

Gauteng and to grow a sustainable business, all while flying

the flag of the timber construction industry and bearing its

own unique stamp of excellence.